Navigating the Opioid Crisis: A Conversation with Dr. David Holtgrave

New York Public Health Now

In the season three opener of the New York Public Health Now podcast, Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Johanne Morne have a conversation with Dr. David Holtgrave, our newest senior policy advisor at the New York State Department of Health.

The discussion delves into the department's efforts to address the ongoing opioid epidemic, with Dr. Holtgrave providing his expansive expertise and insights.
The conversation covers topics such as the mechanics and history of opioid antagonists like naloxone, the emergence of alternatives like nalmefene, and the latest trends in fatal overdoses across the nation and here in New York State.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted approach the New York State Department of Health is taking to combat this public health crisis to help save lives.

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1. Welcomes & Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Dr. Holtgrave Introduction (00:02:27)

3. Why Dr. Holtgrave Came to NYSDOH (00:08:48)

4. What is an Opioid Antagonist? (00:11:12)

5. What is Naloxone? (00:12:34)

6. What is the History of Naloxone? (00:13:52)

7. What are the Dosage Levels of Naloxone? (00:14:48)

8. What Are the Brand Names of Naloxone? (00:17:30)

9. How Would Someone Receive Training to Administer Naloxone? (00:19:00)

10. What Are the Alternatives to Naloxone? (00:23:22)

11. Talking Nalmefene (00:25:55)

12. Naloxone Dosage Concerns (00:27:28)

13. What Are the Overdose Trends in New York State and Nationally? (00:31:20)

14. Thanks & Wrapup (00:34:24)